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The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology is an official qualification that enables graduates to practise as a regulated General Health Psychologist in Spain, in accordance with current legislation and, specifically, Order ECD/1070/2013, which sets out the training requirements for practising General Health Psychology.
Through rigorous, up-to-date training focused on evidence-based clinical practice, the programme provides the knowledge, competencies and skills required to assess and address the psychological factors involved in people’s health and wellbeing.
This Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology combines theoretical and practical training to prepare professionals to work in real-world healthcare settings. It combines a sound scientific approach with the incorporation of innovative methodologies, emerging technologies and an extensive period of external work placements at accredited healthcare centres.
Set within a university environment committed to academic excellence, applied research and the professional realities of the healthcare sector, the Master’s programme prepares students to tackle the current challenges of psychological care, guided by principles of scientific rigour, professional ethics and healthcare responsibility.
The training programme is designed to support the professional development of general health psychologists, with a particular focus on evidence-based clinical practice.
This university Master’s degree, which is taught on a face-to-face basis, comprises 90 ECTS credits, divided into six compulsory modules (36 ECTS), two elective modules (12 ECTS), as well as external academic placements in healthcare centres (30 ECTS) and the Master’s Thesis (12 ECTS). The optional modules allow students to explore areas of particular professional relevance in greater depth, such as:
A qualifying degree with high demand in the job market
The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology meets all the requirements set out in current legislation for practising as a general health psychologist in Spain and responds to a growing social and healthcare demand in the field of mental health. The growing importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing, combined with a shortage of professionals in this scientific discipline, has led to a surge in demand for psychology professionals, with employment in this sector in Spain forecast to rise by 10% over the next decade.
Practical and applied training right from the start
The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology includes 30 ECTS of external placements at authorised healthcare centres and services, which are essential for developing practical clinical skills. These placements enable students to apply their knowledge under supervision and develop healthcare skills in real-life psychological care settings, thereby facilitating their integration into professional teams within the healthcare sector.
An innovative university programme with strong links to the local community
The training programme for general health psychologists incorporates active methodologies, such as clinical case simulations, analysis of real-life situations, training in therapeutic skills, and use of technologies applied to psychological intervention, including online therapy. It also offers specialised resources, work placement opportunities and partnerships with organisations in the health and social care sectors, which enrich the learning experience and facilitate entry into the labour market.
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scientific and Professional Foundations of Health Psychology |
1 |
COMP |
6 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Assessment and Diagnosis in Health Psychology for Adults |
1 |
COMP |
6 |
|
Assessment and Diagnosis in Child and Adolescent Health Psychology |
1 |
COMP |
6 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Training in Core Skills for Professionals in General Health Psychology |
1 |
COMP |
6 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Health Psychology Interventions with Adults |
2 |
COMP |
6 |
|
Intervention in Child and Adolescent Health Psychology |
2 |
COMP |
6 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Contextual Therapies |
1 |
ELECT |
6 |
|
Neuropsychological assessment |
1 |
ELECT |
6 |
|
Sexology and Couples’ Therapy |
2 |
ELECT |
6 |
|
Psychological support in emergencies and disasters |
2 |
ELECT |
6 |
|
Prevention and intervention in addictive behaviours |
2 |
ELECT |
6 |
| Subject | Semester | Type |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
External Academic Placements I |
2 |
EAP |
12 |
|
External Academic Placements II |
3 |
EAP |
18 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Master’s Thesis |
3 |
MT |
12 |
The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology is aimed at Psychology graduates who can demonstrate, in accordance with current regulations, that they have completed a minimum of 90 ECTS credits of health-specific training. It is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in the field of health psychology, acquire advanced skills in assessment and intervention, and develop their careers within a dynamic, technology-driven academic environment focused on clinical practice.
The Master’s degree programme in General Health Psychology enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and competences required to practise as a general health psychologist.
In terms of knowledge
Students will acquire, amongst other things:
In terms of skills
Students completing this Master’s programme will be able to:
In terms of competences
The Master’s degree ensures that students:
How do you learn?
The syllabus for the Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology combines theoretical training, clinical practice and learning based on real-life cases. Teaching, through personalised support, combines face-to-face lessons, case studies, problem-based learning and clinical skills training.
Each subject has a teaching plan, which sets out the teaching activities and methodologies based on the learning outcomes associated with that subject. These include, in particular, case studies, cooperative learning based on problems and projects, and personalised attention for each student.
At the start of each subject, students will find the subject resources (study materials and reference documents) on the platform, as well as resources for carrying out activities and acquiring the knowledge, competences and skills specific to each discipline; these will be supplemented by face-to-face sessions scheduled at weekends.
One of the key elements of this degree programme is the External Academic Placements. The tasks planned to support students’ learning in real-world settings include:
The syllabus will conclude with the presentation and defence of the Master’s Thesis, during which the student will demonstrate that they have acquired the competences, knowledge and skills expected of an official Master’s degree that provides access to a PhD programme.
How is learning assessed?
Assessment as part of this Master’s programme is a key component designed to encourage reflection and the application of theoretical and practical knowledge in professional life. Depending on the associated learning outcomes, for each subject, the assessment methods that may be used are specified from among the following:
The assessment of the Master’s thesis comprises an evaluation of the thesis itself, the assessment by the thesis supervisor, and the quality, presentation and defence before an examination board made up of members of the academic staff at Euneiz University.
The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology qualifies graduates to practise as general health psychologists in the private healthcare sector and in authorised centres, in accordance with current regulations. Key career opportunities include roles at:
Furthermore, this qualification gives access to doctoral studies in accordance with current regulations.
With the qualifying Master’s in General Health Psychology, graduates can practise at authorised private healthcare centres, whereas access to the speciality of clinical psychology is via the PIR residency route, mainly for work in the public healthcare system.
General health psychology involves working with people who have emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, stress or relationship difficulties. It also plays a part in promoting psychological wellbeing and prevention.
The work carried out in the field of general health psychology involves psychological assessment of patients, design of interventions, therapeutic follow-up and preparation of clinical reports, combining technical and interpersonal skills.
